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Another game by the talented gameLab crew, Junkbot offers Lemmings-like gameplay in a Shockwave action puzzler that is both simple and fun to play. From Lego.com.
A character that fondly reminds me of the unbelievably creative and addictive ChipWits game for the original 128K Macintosh, Junkbot is always on the move, walking and looking for garbage to eat. Its movement is governed by strict rules of play: it will only step up or down the height of one Lego block at a time, and it won't step over gaps wider than one Lego unit. There are also obstacles to avoid, such as water, heat, and other moving bots. By building with the available Lego blocks, the object is to reassemble the level and guide Junkbot to all of the garbage cans so he can eat. For an additional challenge, each level has associated with it a maximum number of moves that can be made to earn a Gold card. Collect Gold cards to gain access to more buildings with even more levels. Click.
The game features primary colored Lego blocks, appealing environments made up of pixel graphics, and a unique techno soundtrack containing lots of robotic sounds and effects. Together these elements evoke a consistent theme and give the game an engaging quality that is both playful and fun. Additionally, all of the Lego blocks in each level may be stacked together and reassembled by the player, which creates a compelling and rewarding sense of agency in the game. These qualities are elements of good game design.
And when you're finished with the original Junkbot, there's Undercover Junkbot that offers new hazards and secrets to uncover, and over 60 more levels to play. Click.
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Wow, so much fun! That site is full of neat games, actually. I really like Inventor Saves the Day... kind of an Incredible Machine sort of thing.
Posted by: Galatea | January 7, 2005 2:22 PM
Junkbot is a really cool and fun game and i really love it! This awesome and fun game has levels that really fill the bill on their building numbers: 1,2,3 and 4. My favorite ones are: 2 to 4, but, without building 1, I myself would not be able to go to the others, so I can count on 1.
Posted by: Jackson | May 8, 2005 2:53 PM
I love Junkbot and have two questions for any other Junkbot fanatics out there: 1) does anyone know if Lego has plans to do a third incarnation (I've played Junkbot and Junkbot Undercover both through several times already); and 2) there are a couple of levels in Undercover that I find absolutely impossible to solve, even using the hints. If anyone else has had similar problems, I'd love to trade notes.
Thanks,
Luca
Posted by: Luca Grella | May 19, 2005 11:09 AM
on the original junkbot, i have every gold medal except for the "Trapped in the Freezer" level. i can only finish it in 27 moves, rather than 20.
Posted by: Not Telling | August 2, 2005 10:39 PM
nevermind, i have all gold medals now. if you need help on a level for getting gold you can email me.
Posted by: Not Telling | August 2, 2005 10:49 PM
I, too, love Junkbot. I have been able to get through every level but one.
Junkbot Undercover, Lower Building 4, Level 13 - System Administration.
I cannot keep the top button laser from going back on. Has anyone gotten it at all????
Please... someone....HELP!!!!
... purplecat
Posted by: purplecat | December 27, 2005 12:38 AM
purplecat, I've been looking for the answer for some time now too, though, I believe, not as long as you. I've finally found the answer. If you place a tower of blocks just past the switch, so that junkbot doesn't get off the switch before he turns around. The best I can do on that level so far is 38, but I'm working at it. That was the last level I had out of all of them. My total is a dismal 690 moves. Good luck.
- purpledog
Posted by: purpledog | March 5, 2006 4:45 PM
I can not get the gold cards on these 3 levels playing the original Junkbot:
Building 2, Level 9- Trapped in the Freezer
Building 3, Level 5 Thermostat and Level 11 Junkbot's Lucky Number
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Colin72 | April 13, 2006 11:07 AM
Yay!! 100%on Junkbot 1 and 2!!
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July 26, 2006 3:16 PM
Hi! Anyone who knows what to do in Junkbot 2, building 3 level 13? I have been trying for a while and I am stuck!! The hint is not a very good help for me =(
Posted by: Ann-Sofie | August 24, 2006 3:29 PM
Junkbot 2 Building 3 Level 13
Move the left stack of bricks right up against the Laser to block it, once Junkbot is on the grate lift the right stack. this will get Junkbot moving in the correct direction.
Posted by: igotoofar | September 12, 2006 10:22 AM
Can anyone help me with Junkbot Undercover, Level 2, #15 (Titled "under the rainbow"? I'm having a terrible time of it. Can't do it in any moves, let alone the gold key number. Heeeelp! Thx!
Posted by: momduck | November 11, 2006 7:02 PM
im stuck on the trapped in a freezer lvl in building 2. can some one tell me how to do this lvl
Posted by: bob | February 13, 2007 8:09 PM
Colin72:
Building 3, lvl 5:
Posted by: Sappo | February 14, 2007 12:09 AM
junkbot, building 2, Pardon Me. I can't get past it.
Posted by: bla | February 28, 2007 9:15 AM
I cant get past buildin 2
Posted by: Lego gal | April 13, 2007 11:42 AM
How do you do trapped in the freezer!!!??
Posted by: trapped | July 16, 2007 8:31 PM
I can't get past the top switch in system adminstration (building 4). I blocked the two lower ones as suggested above, but you can't get a stack of bricks behind the top one. Help!!
Posted by: wilden12 | July 19, 2007 11:12 AM
I've beaten this whole game, so ask
away
Posted by: poopy | July 22, 2007 1:30 PM
For the top switch in bldg 4: System Adminstration - block in front of the top switch right after Junkbot passes. He comes back, hits the switch a second time, and turns around on it - now remove the block. Then his second return trip leaves the switch off.
Posted by: jaradtke | July 24, 2007 2:45 PM
Level 14.
Building one.
'Nuff said.
Posted by: Blar Gar | August 6, 2007 10:57 PM
I really like both, Junkbot and Undercover Junkbot. But, could anyone tell me if there is a way to save your game? So you dpn't have to start over at level 1 every time?
Thanks
Posted by: Dewed | October 7, 2007 4:23 PM
OK, poopy or NotTelling, how do you get gold medal on trapped in the freezer? Never been able to pull that off.
Posted by: lyzz | January 27, 2008 10:20 PM
Blar gar, laundry room isn't too tough.
Use the existing stair sets on the pile of bricks. Using some other bricks, jam up the crates at the top right on both sides so Junkbot can walk over them. When he's walking back, get him to push the crate off.. or something like that. The key in laundry room is to use the staircases that are already there.
Dewed, the game automatically saves if you have a lego account. That is, Junkbot undercover. I'm not sure about Junkbot, but i think it is similar.
Posted by: brainsucker | February 1, 2008 4:10 PM
how do you finish the last level?! The hint makes no sense!!!
Posted by: Someone | February 19, 2008 8:58 PM